Common Types of Cybercrimes Technology is rapidly advancing and as our society is becoming more integrated with the internet, the rate of cybercrimes is increasing dramatically. To stay protected as much as possible, below are some of the most common types of cybercrimes. Fraud Online scams are a newer type of fraud, but we have all experienced them at some point. You anonymously receive an email or...
The State of Utah began requiring driver’s licenses in 1933. Since that time, the look of driver’s licenses has changed been added to, and improved upon. However, there have not been significant innovations to a driver’s license. As of 2022 that is about to change as by using an app created by the GET Group, citizens of Utah can share or show their driver’s license digitally from their...
Nearly everyone I know is so grateful Covid-19 restrictions are starting to lift. I know I am certainly ready for life to get back to some semblance of normal. I personally, am a people person and enjoy social activities and interactions. Now that COVID-19 restrictions are being removed, how does this impact how cases are handled in the courts? Are hearings in person? Is the backlog we were...
Having your home broken into and robbery are every homeowner's nightmares. It is your right to feel safe and secure in your own home, but the question is, can you use deadly force any time you experience an invasion? If you're not extremely careful, you could be the one to end up needing a criminal defense lawyer. To help you navigate through the complexities of self-defense against trespassers, here's a...
This past winter we definitely did not see as much snowpack as we had hoped. Given that, it is highly probable that Utah will experience drought conditions this summer. In fact, Governor Cox has stated that about 90% of the State is experiencing extreme drought conditions. When that happens water restrictions can go into effect by executive order. This poses the question, even though it is your...
Have you ever heard the phrase, “guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?” In a criminal case, this is essentially talking about the standard of evidence necessary for prosecutors to obtain a guilty conviction. When a defendant’s freedom is at stake, all the facts must be addressed. This could be the difference between someone going to jail or prison, charges being dismissed, or someone being wrongfully...
This article is meant to act as a basic guide of the criminal trial system. If you have been charged with a crime in Utah, you probably have many questions about what to expect, should your case go to trial. The main steps in processing a criminal case: An arrest has been made. This could be made at the scene of a crime, or as the result of an investigation. Police and detectives will hold a criminal...
If you are convicted of any sex offenses in Utah, you will be required to register as a sex offender. The restrictions that apply to you depend on your level of offense risk. To determine which level you will be assigned to, an agency administers an assessment. Said assessment is used to evaluate your risk across 19 areas; with the score provided, you will be assigned a sex offender level. Are you...
You have these photos of your ex-lover... you recognize the ones. It would certainly be satisfying to delight that standard human impulse for revenge by forwarding them to a couple of selection associates. The brief legal answer is that your best option is to draw it up and maintain it to yourself. Revenge Porn is a Serious Crime This spring, Utah became one of thirteen states to establish a "Vengeance...
Anyone has the right to represent themselves in the court of law under the Sixth Amendment; however, this is not always a good idea. The United States justice system was created around the principle that any person has to be proven guilty under a court of law, rather than in public opinion. Under the Sixth Amendment, Cornell University Law School points out that people have the right to act as their legal...